Stories from April 2011
Simple Checklist May Lead To Earlier Autism Diagnosis
An easy, five-minute checklist could help doctors identify autism in children as young as 12 months, offering kids an important head start on treatment, researchers said this week.
Vermont Tops National Ranking Of Disability Services
Vermont offers the best Medicaid services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while Mississippi provides the worst, according to an annual ranking released Thursday.
Parents Face Truancy Charges Over Special Education Dispute
The parents of a Florida boy with Asperger's syndrome say their school district is threatening them with truancy charges after they disagreed with their child's classroom placement.
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High Court Bolsters Disability Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for state protection and advocacy organizations to ensure the rights of individuals with disabilities in two separate actions this month.
PBS Gets Earful In Response To Autism Series
A well-known newsman whose highly publicized PBS NewsHour series this month sparked debate about the portrayal of autism in the media will respond to viewers on the program Tuesday.
Service Dog Heads To School Following Legal Battle
After nearly three years of negotiation, an Oregon boy with autism is bringing his service dog to school starting this week and the animal's presence appears to be making a difference.
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Boy Denied First Communion Because Of Disability
A Texas woman is outraged after she says her 8-year-old grandson was denied the opportunity to participate in a religious milestone all because he has a developmental disability.
White House Wants Autism Act Renewed This Year
The Obama administration is committed to reauthorizing key autism legislation before it expires late this year, the nation's top health official said Monday.
Rapper With Autism Finds Success
An 18-year-old high school student with autism whose rap videos became a sensation on YouTube is hitting the big time this month with the debut of his first album.
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Lady Gaga Takes Heat For ‘Retarded’ Comment
Pop star Lady Gaga is apologizing after using the word "retarded" in a magazine interview published this week.
Autism Wandering Poses ‘Critical Safety Issue,’ Survey Suggests
About half of children with autism have a tendency to wander, with the behavior most apparent around age 4, according to preliminary results from the first large-scale survey on the issue.
Family Facing Deportation Over Girl’s Disability Can Stay
A French family that was denied permanent residency in Canada due to their daughter's cerebral palsy will now be allowed to stay under a special deal reached this week.